What to do for Fashion’s Night Out in Boston

Fashion’s Night Out has become the biggest shopping event in the world: 18 countries will participate in this year’s shopping extravaganza. For the second year in a row, Boston is partaking in the fun, and there will be dozens of events around the city. Not sure where to spend your night? We went straight to the producers of FNO Boston – Michelle McCormack and Richard Villani – to find out where the party’s at.

Newbury Street

The Fifth Avenue of Boston will shut down to vehicular traffic to accommodate FNO revelers.

There will be bands and musical performances every three blocks along the street.

Mayor Menino will officially kick off the night at 6 pm on Newbury’s center stage.

POP WOMAN: A pop-up shop at Copley Society of Art Gallery that will feature women’s clothing from emerging local designers, plus chocolate and Champagne.

Stop by: Alex & Ani for refreshments, cocktails and a gift with purchase, Ann Taylor for cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres, Diesel for an in-store DJ and customer gift, DKNY for some bubbly, Nanette Lepore for cupcakes, prizes and gift-with-purchase, and Marc Jacobs for a party with Boston Magazine. Other participating retailers hosting in-store fun include DVF, Kate Spade, Jonathan Adler, La Perla, Madewell, Scott James, Zara and more.

Copley Plaza

Boston Common magazine will host a fashion show

Champagne and gourmet cupcakes will be served

Nearly all of Copley’s retailers will participate in the event, offering in-store deals, entertainment and refreshments.